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FOMC Statement: Key Fed Rate Unchanged; Policymakers Monitor Impact of Asian Flu Outbreak

January 31, 2020 by Robby Oakes

The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve issued its scheduled post-meeting statement Wednesday. Policymakers unanimously decided to leave the target federal funds rate range unchanged at 1.50 to 1.75 percent.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: FOMC, Market Conditions, Market Outlook

Case-Shiller Reports Growth In Home Prices In November

January 29, 2020 by Robby Oakes

Case-Shiller Home Price Indices reported that national growth of home prices rose by 0.30 percent in November. Analysts said that slim inventories of available homes boosted home prices. Whether or not home price growth continues gaining speed depends on variables including supplies of homes for sale, affordability and home-buyer confidence in the economy.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Case Shiller, Market Conditions, Market Trends

10 US Cities With Highest Mortgage Denial Rates

January 10, 2020 by Robby Oakes

For many, owning property is seen as a rite of passage. At the same time, for most people, accomplishing this dream is largely dependent on the approval of a mortgage. For this reason, it is important for people to think carefully when deciding who to ask for a mortgage. Some cities have a higher mortgage approval rate than others.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Market Conditions, Market Trends, Mortgage

The Advantages Of A Dual-Location Lifestyle

December 27, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Commuting for hours in traffic on a daily basis is a waste of resources, time, and money. It is stressful and bad for the environment. The infrastructure in many parts of the United States is falling apart. The roads and highways do not have sufficient capacity to handle the demands of the traffic load that continues to increase each year. Many busy professionals and families are turning to a solution of owning two homes for the convenience of enjoying dual-location living.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Dual-Location, Market Conditions, Real Estate

Tips On How To Get The Home You Want In A ‘Seller’s Market’

December 24, 2019 by Robby Oakes

A “seller’s market” happens when there are more potential buyers than homes for sale. In a seller’s market, people looking for a home may feel frustration and not easily find the home that they want. When they find a home for sale that they like, the seller of the home may receive multiple competitive offers at the same moment.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Market Conditions, Market Trends, Seller's Market

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